In the early 20th century, domestic capuchin monkeys were best known as the companions of organ grinders. These South American natives weigh between 9 and 12 pounds at maturity, just a little larger than newborn humans. They're cute, but capuchin monkeys have needs that can't necessarily be met in captivity. read more
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You should expect to be bitten often. And eventually you'll have monkey shit thrown in your eyes. That's just for starters. And you can expect the public to reprimand you for being such a selfish douchebag. read more
What to Expect When Owning a Capuchin Monkey Capuchin monkeys are native to Colombia, Venezuela, Paraguay and northern Argentina and are common in the exotic pet trade. read more